Robert Elliott

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Characters played by Robert Elliott

Norvin Blake — Fair Lady (1922)

Norvin Blake is an American who tells Margherita that Count Martinello has been assassinated, though he fails to protect her from the man pursuing her. After meeting Margherita again in New Orleans, he declares his love. He recognizes Gian Norcone as the leader responsible for the count's killing and has him arrested after a fight; ultimately, he wins Margherita's love.

Edwin Burke — Romance of the Underworld (1928)

A calm and observant detective who initially shows Judith kindness during a club raid. Years later, he discreetly resolves her blackmail crisis by pitting her blackmailer against a rival criminal, Champagne Joe, without implicating Judith in the violence.

Officer Kelly — Half a Sinner (1940)

A police officer tasked with recovering the stolen vehicle. He pursues Anne through the city and country club, chases Red at the gas station, and eventually helps round up the criminals.

Police Lt. Dundy — The Maltese Falcon (1931)

A police lieutenant who interrogates Spade regarding the murders alongside Detective Polhaus. He later arrives at Spade's office to handle the aftermath of the conspirators' deaths and assists in the final arrests.

Detective Crosby — Lights of New York (1928)

Detective Crosby investigates the murdered police officer and suspects Hawk Miller is responsible for the bootlegging operation. After Hawk identifies Eddie Morgan as the person with Old Century liquor, Crosby discovers Hawk's body in the barbershop and follows Eddie to Kitty Lewis's apartment. Molly Thompson's confession changes the outcome of the investigation.

Chief Inspector Webster — The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

Senior police investigator in San Francisco.

Mack — Sweet Mama (1930)

Mack is a detective who befriends Goldie when she is traveling to New York without a ticket and lends her money for the fare. After noticing that the bills she uses to repay him were reported stolen, he hears her account of Jimmy and Joe Palmer. He asks Goldie to gather evidence at Joe's nightclub and promises to clear Jimmy.

Ethier — The Lone Wolf's Daughter (1929)

Ethier is the police inspector leading the heightened watch for Lanyard after warnings arrive from France. He initially suspects Lanyard in the pendant incident and later has him arrested when imitation pearls are found in his room. Scotland Yard's evidence against the Polinacs and Lanyard's recovery of the genuine jewels lead Ethier to clear him.

Honest John Miller — Madison Square Garden (1932)

Honest John Miller is a crooked trainer working for racketeer Sloane. He takes charge of Eddie Burke and helps rig Eddie's fight so that Eddie will lose, wrapping the opponent's hands in plaster. The scheme leads to Eddie taking a terrible beating, and the truth eventually brings retaliation from fellow boxers.

Captain George Faulkiner — Trade Winds (1938)

A police detective identified in the plot alongside Ben Blodgett. He joins Ben in finding Thomas Bruhme's body and examining the murder scene, where Bruhme has been fatally shot in the back of the head. Their discovery starts the police pursuit of Kay.

Career Overview

Robert Elliott has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Lonely Heart, Fair Lady, The Money Maniac. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
83
Birth Date
1879-10-08
Birth Place
Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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